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Aims:

The aims of this module are:

• to provide a comprehensive understanding of the challenges of next-generation vehicle propulsion;
• to develop students鈥� understanding and application of the details of electrochemical and advanced combustion technologies;
• to develop students鈥� understanding of the key unit operations of a complete power train;
• to provide knowledge of the regulatory frameworks around Net Zero.

Synopsis:

The world is at the transition from conventional fossil fuel-based piston engine technology to the electrification of transport and use of sustainable fuels. This module provides comprehensive coverage of the technologies that will deliver propulsion across road, sea and air, including understanding of the various propulsion areas and all of the "unit operations鈥� in a vehicle鈥檚 powertrain.

SYLLABUS

1. Powertrain systems for propulsion 鈥� application specific requirements of various propulsion needs (land, sea, air);
2. Unit operations 鈥� processes and technologies spanning prime mover (i.e. battery, fuel cell, advanced combustion engine), electrical management, transmission and motor drives;
3. Systems 鈥� putting it all together, powertrain configurations, hybridization and whole-systems modelling;
4. Regulatory and funding aspects 鈥� critical analysis of current and historic government and industry initiatives and bodies taking into account the ethical and socioeconomic drivers that underlie them.

Learning outcomes:

Upon completion of this module, the students will be able to:

• Critically analyse the demands and challenges of different transport applications across land, seaand air;
• Demonstrate understanding of the different prime mover technologies, back to the fundamental scientific (i.e. thermodynamic, kinetic and electrical) principles that determine steady-state and dynamic operation;
• Systematically apply principles of design to the structuring of powertrains;
• Describe the technological, regulatory and funding landscape of Net Zero technologies;
• Connect to current research topics in propulsion and electrochemical engineering (connected curriculum) through practical examples in class, guest lecturers, project-based research and interactions with researchers.